Italian cypress
Also known as: Mediterranean cypress
A medium-sized, long-lived, evergreen tree, reaching to 45m in height, with a narrow, columnar habit. The dark green, scale-like leaves, 2-5mm long, are held in dense sprays on the rounded shoots of ascending branches. Cones are globose to oblong in shape, 2-3cm across, with scales having small bosses
Scientific classification
- Species
- Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
- Genus
- Cupressus
- Family
- Cupressaceae
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- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Italian cypress
Distribution map
Mediterranean and Western Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Italian cypress
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Italian cypress care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from cool, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to coryneum canker and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to cypress aphid
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